Novolon™ is a revolutionary process in fabric technology that molds and transforms two dimensional substrates into a three dimensional product, thus improving the performance in many product applications, including outdoor gear, bedding, medical, filtration, and household cleaning products, etc.  The Novolon process creates a three-dimensional product that is sturdy, comfortable, and lightweight, yet incredibly resilient.  It is also crush resistant, air permeable, water permeable, and recyclable.  Almost any fabric's performance can be enhanced through the Novolon deep molding process.

How Does the Novolon Deep Molding Process Work?

• Select a substrate.  Novolon works with nonwoven, knit, and woven products.
• The mold pattern, and height are then determined to reach the desired performance specifications.
• The substrate, the pattern, and the process parameters are the variables in the equation that add the value to the end product.  By adjusting one or more of the variables, airflow can be increased, water absorption can be improved, and greater compression resistance can be obtained.

What are the Benefits of Novolon?

• Resilient:  Novolon maintains its shape under almost any condition, and is virtually immune to mold, mildew, moisture, or heat. 
• Lightweight:  Novolon can outperform other materials weighing three times as much.  Based on patented non-woven technology, and utilizing advanced three-dimensional construction, this space-age material provides product strength and resiliency while reducing weight and, oftentimes, costs.
• Air Permeable:  Although incredibly strong and resilient, Novolon is structurally transparent and allows virtually unrestricted airflow.  This improves breathability of apparel, and helps trap body heat in cold environments.
• Water Permeable:  Novolon is highly stable, maintains its shape when subjected to moisture, and allows continuous flow of fluids without breaking down.
• Supportive:  Strong and resilient, Novolon's 3-D design provides outstanding product support, without adding unnecessary weight or bulk.  With the right substrate, Novolon provides a crush-resistant fabric platform while reducing weight and weight-related costs.
• 3-D Design:  Novolon's three dimensional molding creates a wide array of opportunities for apparel, automotive, industrial, and military applications.  It can be custom designed to a company's specifications, including depth, pattern, density, and even color.

Where Is Novolon Being Used?

Outdoor & Protection (Law Enforcement, Military, Sports): 
• Product differentiation
• Resilient 3D fabric composite lifts armor off the body
• Novolon products are 3 - 4 times more air permeable than foam
• Molded knits are more durable than foam
• Improved moisture management properties. (Low moisture absorption reduces total weight)
• Potential reduction of blunt force trauma
• Machine washable
  
  
Consumer Mattress:
• Unique and innovative border designs
• Molded Composite meets TB 603 Standard ( New FR Standard)
• Aesthetic Advantage/Product Differentiation
• Soft hand, flexible, low noise
• Customization and exclusivity possible
• Potential cost advantage over quilting
• Reduced manufacturing complexity
• Reduces potential defects in manufacturing process
• Potential reduction in raw material inventory
  
  
Medical Bedding
• Lightweight
• Air permeable
• Helps reduce bed sores, etc.
  
  
Geo-textiles:  In the field of geo-textiles, Novolon excels with innovation and creativity.   It is used in a diverse array of applications:
• Flexible, three-dimensional Novolon fabric can be implemented in road construction, professional landscaping, home gardening, or general agriculture.
• Novolon is custom designed and manufactured to meet the demands of the end user.
• Novolon can help control irrigation, seed germination, insect damage, flooding and erosion.
• Applied in highway or building construction, Novolon provides insulation and flexible reinforcement, while limiting moisture seepage and weed encroachment.

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